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Pemco Frit P-1733

Alternate Names: Frit 1733, Frit P1733

Description: Soda-zinc-borosilicate leadless frit

Oxide Analysis Formula
CaO 4.20% 0.18
Na2O 9.40% 0.36
ZnO 15.50% 0.46
B2O3 30.20% 1.04
SiO2 40.70% 1.62
Oxide Weight 239.87
Formula Weight 239.87

Notes

Good for reds and oranges, textured glaze applications.
Used in single-application textured glazes.

This is a very high zinc frit. It would be useful for cone 6 or lower crystalline glazes using a recipe of about 90 frit and 10 kaolin.

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Data

Co-efficient of Linear Expansion 7.90 (50-450C)
Frit Melting Range (C) 1400-1500F
I.F.P. (celsius) 570C
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